Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 485
LE PANIER Swiss. Probably Geneva. Made circa 1820. Fine and unusual, 18K gold and enamel, basket-form lady?s pendant watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 2,500
C. Two-body, basket-form, the hinged bezel and body overlaid with translucent violet guilloche enamel, the base with a central gold paillon bird, hinged gold handle. D. Gold, engine-turned with Arabic numerals on circular polished reserves, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. 22 mm., matte gilt, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, continental cock, regulation dial. Diam. 30.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-62** |
Fair Later escapement Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |